Te Araroa South Island — Section Pelorus River Track: Pelorus Bridge to Hacket Hut
~4 days · 27.6 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Pelorus River Track: Pelorus Bridge to Hacket Hut is known for
Section Pelorus River Track of Te Araroa South Island is an official 44.6 km point-to-point section from Pelorus Bridge to Hacket Hut.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 430 ft to 10,354 ft over 27.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.3 mi · 48%
- Downhill 10.7 mi · 39%
- Flat 3.5 mi · 13%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Te Araroa South Island — Section Pelorus River Track: Pelorus Bridge to Hacket Hut?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Pelorus River Track: Pelorus Bridge to Hacket Hut scores 35/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Te Araroa South Island — Section Pelorus River Track: Pelorus Bridge to Hacket Hut take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Pelorus River Track: Pelorus Bridge to Hacket Hut in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 27.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Pelorus River Track: Pelorus Bridge to Hacket Hut?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Pelorus River Track: Pelorus Bridge to Hacket Hut climbs roughly 10,013 ft total — about 363 ft per mile, topping out near 3,310 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.